Evazote EV50 Foam for Costume and Prop Making - 1500mm x 1000mm
Evazote EV50 Foam for Costume and Prop Making.
Evazote is a closed cell, cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer block foam manufactured using Zotefoams unique production process.
Sheet size: 1500mm x 1000mm
Sold: Sheet Size: 1500mm x 1000mm
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Product Description
Evazote EV50 for Costume and Props
Evazote EV50 is a medium-density, closed-cell EVA block foam designed for makers, prop builders, costume designers, fabricators, and technical users who need a lightweight material with reliable durability, cushioning, and resilience. It is especially useful where repeated handling, shaping, impact absorption, and abrasion resistance matter.
Manufactured using Zotefoams’ cross-linked foam process, Evazote EV50 offers a practical balance of flexibility, toughness, and low water absorption. Compared with softer lightweight foams, it provides improved performance in more abrasive applications while remaining easy to handle for creative and commercial fabrication work.
Key selling points
- Built for durable costume and prop work: suitable for wearable builds, shaped components, model making, and set fabrication.
- Resilient under repeated impact: helps maintain performance where cushioning and recovery are important.
- More suitable for abrasive use than LD24 Plastazote: a strong option where surfaces and components see more wear.
- Lightweight and easy to handle: supports efficient cutting, shaping, assembly, and transport.
- Closed-cell structure: resists water absorption and supports insulation and buoyancy properties.
- Slip resistant surface qualities: beneficial in selected practical and protective applications.
Benefits first, features second
- Helps create props and costume elements that feel lighter without sacrificing useful durability.
- Supports comfort and protection in padding, inserts, supports, and wearable structures.
- Suitable across creative, commercial, packaging, automotive, marine, and medical-adjacent fabrication uses.
- Offers a dependable mix of elasticity, toughness, and shock absorption.
- Made from cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer foam at 50kg/m³ density.
- Supplied in 1000mm x 1500mm sheets for workshop and production use.
What it is and how it used
Evazote EV50 is a closed-cell, cross-linked EVA foam that delivers cushioning, impact resistance, and structural resilience in a lightweight format.
The closed-cell construction limits water absorption, while the EVA composition combines flexibility with toughness. This allows the material to absorb shock, recover after compression, and perform reliably in applications where repeated movement, pressure, or contact are expected.
For costume and prop work, this means a foam that can support fabricated forms, wearable structures, protective padding, and shaped design elements while remaining lighter and more manageable than many rigid materials.
In broader industrial and technical use, it is also valued for insulation, protective packaging, flotation-related uses, and interior padding applications.
Applications
- Costume makers and prop builders creating wearable structures, armour-style forms, and scenic elements
- Model makers and set fabricators needing a resilient, shapeable foam
- Packaging users producing case inserts and protective padding for delicate items
- Sports and leisure manufacturers for mats, protective gear, footwear, and padding
- Orthotic and prosthetic workshop settings where cushioning and support materials are required
- Automotive and commercial users for padding and insulation applications
- Marine-related projects where low water absorption and buoyancy are beneficial
Who it may be less suitable for
- Applications requiring a very rigid structural board rather than a resilient foam
- Projects where an ultra-soft, lower-density cushioning foam is specifically preferred
- Users needing a finished decorative surface without additional fabrication or covering
- Uses where exact compliance, certification, or material validation is required and must be checked against the end-use specification
| Product | Evazote EV50 |
|---|---|
| Material type | Closed-cell, cross-linked ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer block foam |
| Density | 50kg/m³ |
| Sheet size | 1000mm x 1500mm |
| Structure | Closed-cell |
| Key properties | Lightweight, durable, elastic, resilient under repeated impact, insulating, slip resistant, low water absorption |
| Performance positioning | Similar to LD24 Plastazote but more resistant in abrasive applications |
| Typical uses | Costume and props, model making, padding, case inserts, sports products, orthotics, packaging, automotive interiors, marine applications |
Usage instructions
Choose Evazote EV50 where you need a foam that balances cushioning, toughness, and manageable weight. Measure carefully before cutting and plan component layouts to make best use of the sheet size.
For costume, prop, or fabrication work, test shaping, bonding, and finishing methods on an offcut before full production, particularly where the final result depends on surface finish, flexibility, or layered construction.
- Confirm the density and resilience are appropriate for the intended build.
- Cut and shape using suitable workshop tools and safe handling procedures.
- Trial any coatings, adhesives, coverings, or laminates before committing to the final assembly.
- Check compatibility with the exact demands of your application, especially for medical-adjacent, marine, or commercial use.
Benefits
- Lightweight for easier handling and wearability
- Durable enough for repeated use
- Good shock absorption and impact resistance
- Useful across creative and industrial applications
- Closed-cell structure helps resist water absorption
- Provides cushioning, protection, and support
Why buyers choose it
- Reliable all-round EVA foam for makers and fabricators
- Suitable for both functional and creative builds
- A practical step up where abrasion resistance matters
- Easy to integrate into padding, inserts, and shaped forms
- Combines resilience with a professional, adaptable material profile
Contraindications & warnings
- This product is a material component and must be assessed for suitability in the finished application.
- Not every use case is appropriate for every foam density; always match the material to the required performance.
- Where used in medical, orthotic, marine, transport, or safety-related projects, confirm compliance and specification requirements before use.
- Test adhesives, coverings, paints, and fabrication methods on a sample first.
- Use appropriate cutting tools, workshop precautions, and handling methods during fabrication.
- Not presented as a sterile or finished medical device.
FAQs
What is Evazote EV50 used for?
Evazote EV50 is used in costume and prop making, model making, protective padding, orthotic and prosthetic workshop applications, packaging inserts, automotive interiors, sports products, and marine-related projects where cushioning, resilience, and low water absorption are useful.
Is Evazote EV50 suitable for costume and wearable structures?
Yes. Its lightweight, resilient structure makes it a practical choice for costume builds and wearable components where comfort, durability, and easier handling are important.
How does EV50 compare with LD24 Plastazote?
Evazote EV50 is described as similar to LD24 Plastazote but more resistant in abrasive applications, making it a better fit where the foam will experience more surface wear or repeated handling.
Is Evazote EV50 waterproof?
It has a closed-cell structure, so it is highly resistant to water absorption. That makes it suitable for applications where moisture resistance and buoyancy are beneficial, though end-use suitability should still be checked.
What density is Evazote EV50?
Evazote EV50 has a density of 50kg/m³, giving it a balanced profile of cushioning, durability, and manageable weight.
What size sheets is it supplied in?
The sheet size is 1000mm x 1500mm.
Can it be used for case inserts and protective padding?
Yes. Its shock absorption, durability, and lightweight nature make it suitable for case inserts, protective padding, and transport protection for delicate or high-value items.
Is Evazote EV50 suitable for medical or orthotic use?
It is used in orthopaedic supports, prosthetics, and insoles, but the exact suitability depends on the intended design, user requirements, and any applicable compliance or specification needs.
What are the main advantages of closed-cell EVA foam?
Closed-cell EVA foam offers low water absorption, cushioning, resilience, light weight, and useful insulation properties. These characteristics make it adaptable across both creative and technical applications.
Who is this product best suited to?
It is well suited to prop makers, costume designers, model makers, fabricators, packaging specialists, and workshop users who need a durable, lightweight foam with reliable shock absorption and versatility.
Summary
Evazote EV50 is a medium-density closed-cell EVA foam sheet for costume making, props, padding, model fabrication, packaging, orthotic workshop use, automotive interiors, and marine applications. It is lightweight, durable, resilient under repeated impact, and resistant to water absorption.
Supplied in 1000mm x 1500mm sheets at 50kg/m³ density, it is a strong choice for users who need cushioning, abrasion resistance, and versatile fabrication performance.
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Sold: Sheet
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Sold: Sheet Size: 1500mm x 1000mm
Incl. VAT Exl. VAT